We had to wait almost two weeks after the announcement of his agreement with the Raptorsin particular because of a passport problem which prevented him from boarding a flight in the direction of Toronto from Amsterdam a few days ago…
But it’s finally done: Dennis Schröderfrom Las Vegas, signed his contract with the Canadian franchise on Wednesday, and was therefore able to speak for the first time in front of the media.
Confirming very quickly an enthusiasm already widely displayed on its social networks, these last two weeks.
” Why Toronto? For Darko [Rajakovic] Already. I know how it works, since we worked together in Oklahoma City. And he’s a European! », thus started the German player. ” And then I liked the situation. There are young people, some veterans, and overall I think we can be competitive. I’m here to behave like a leader, to support young people and make sure they progress. »
And the former conductor of the Hawks and Thunder to clarify that a return to the Lakers was also considered, but that the call of Darko Rajakovic, and the exposure of his plan made the difference. Just like the possibility of living, with one’s family, in a ” beautiful city, very Europeanized “.
A tenured position as an objective
Moreover, quickly asked about his role with these Raptors, whose face is still uncertain with the persistent rumors around Pascal Siakam, Dennis Schröder was frank.
” We talked about it with Darko. He expects ‘leadership’ from me, like any playmaker “, he thus answered at first, before explaining to be in a hurry “ to continue this collaboration, he as ‘head coach’ from now on, me as his titular leader. Although, and I think I showed it with the Lakers, I can adapt to any role. But, yes, one of my objectives is to start the matches. »
A legitimate expectation, as the job situation is precarious at the Raptors after the departure of Fred VanVleet to Houston, but also given his past experiences in this role, in Atlanta and Oklahoma City.
But also with the German selection, whose context, according to him, is comparable to that of Toronto.
” The experiences with the national team helped me a lot. These are enriching experiences. It’s very high level. It’s always an honor to play for the national team, and personally I think it helps to make me better, more confident because I’m the leader of the team. “, he adds. ” And I find a little of this situation now, here in Toronto. So of course I can’t wait to get started. »
| Dennis Schroder | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2013-14 | ATL | 49 | 13 | 38.3 | 23.8 | 67.4 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| 2014-15 | ATL | 77 | 20 | 42.7 | 35.1 | 82.7 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 10.0 |
| 2015-16 | ATL | 80 | 20 | 42.1 | 32.2 | 79.1 | 0.3 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 11.0 |
| 2016-17 | ATL | 79 | 32 | 45.1 | 34.0 | 85.5 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 17.9 |
| 2017-18 | ATL | 67 | 31 | 43.6 | 29.0 | 84.9 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 6.2 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 2.7 | 0.1 | 19.4 |
| 2018-19 | OKAY | 79 | 29 | 41.4 | 34.1 | 81.9 | 0.5 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 15.5 |
| 2019-20 | OKAY | 65 | 31 | 46.9 | 38.5 | 83.9 | 0.3 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 18.9 |
| 2020-21 | ALL | 61 | 32 | 43.7 | 33.5 | 84.8 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 5.8 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 15.4 |
| 2021-22 * | All Teams | 64 | 29 | 43.1 | 34.4 | 85.3 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 4.6 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 13.6 |
| 2021-22 * | BOS | 49 | 29 | 44.0 | 34.9 | 84.8 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 14.4 |
| 2021-22 * | HOO | 15 | 27 | 39.3 | 32.8 | 87.2 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 10.9 |
| 2022-23 | ALL | 66 | 30 | 41.5 | 32.9 | 85.7 | 0.3 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 12.6 |
| Total | 687 | 27 | 43.4 | 33.7 | 83.6 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 4.7 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 14.0 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
